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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.72, 1,536.09 and 374.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.72, 1,536.09 and 374.52 is: 561.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.72 : 1,536.09 = 374.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.72/1,536.09 = 374.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.72x = 1,536.09 × 374.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.72x = 575,296.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,296.43/1,023.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.97

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